“I drowned in this story. In these words, and in this world. A five star read from the very first page.” – Amo Jones, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Elite Kings Club SeriesHe’s a bastard in Burberry.Decker Collins knows how to do one thing–win.When his billion-dollar law practice moves to merge with a firm out of Dallas, she shows up to oversee the transition.Tate Reynolds–the vixen in … transition.
Tate Reynolds–the vixen in Versace.
She’s whip-smart, sassy, and gorgeous. Oh, and she doesn’t take any of Decker’s sht.
With the merger hanging in the balance, they go to war with each other.
There’s only one problem. This war isn’t just about business.
Because when they’re not butting heads…
They’re banging headboards.
If you love wealthy, possessive alpha males and strong heroines, this series is for YOU!
Cocky Playboy is a full length romance novel with a Happily Ever After.
What readers are saying:
★★★★★ “An enemies-to-lovers-forbidden-office-romance filled with steamy, sexy encounters with just a slight addition of mild angst, concluded with warm cup of sweet HEA.”
★★★★★ “If you are looking for the following: cocky alpha male hero, bold/smart heroine, inter-office romance, ,sexual tension out the wazoo, look no further.”
★★★★★ “Ahhh I love me some cocky Alphaholes and decker, damn he gets me going.”
★★★★★ “I love me some enemies-to-lovers/office romance tropes.”
★★★★★ “Fun characters, lots of tension and a happy ever after.”
★★★★★ “Decker Collins was a hot, cocky, dirty talking hero.”
★★★★★ “I was totally glued to my kindle from the very beginning!”
★★★★★ “I loved Decker and his Alpha, arrogant, sexy, demanding, jerky ways.”
★★★★★ “I love myself a cocky a*hole, and this book delivered one.”
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Cocky Playboy is the debut novel of new writing partnership, Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf… and what a debut it is!
Meet Decker the oldest Collins brother of a large Chicago law firm and Tate Reynolds. She is in Chicago to help ease the transition during a planned merger with The Hunter Group which will hopefully help her in her bid for partner.
Things don’t exactly go to plan and both Tate and Decker find themselves in a rather awkward professional position.
Don’t worry though their trials and tribulations make for a hot as hell ride!!
I for one hope that Decker is only the first of the numerous Collins brothers that this new writing partnership produces. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
Alex Wolf and Sloan Howell are a great team! I really enjoyed their Cocky Playboy series starter. Decker is a hard driving lawyer with a plan. He’s been running the family firm and he has made the executive decision to merge with his law school buddy Weston’s much larger firm to lighten his load. Decker is a man with layers but he puts off a cocky a-hole vibe. Weston sends Tate to handle the logistics of merging the two firms and prove she’s partner material. Too bad the meeting between the two was anything but cute. There is instant chemistry between the two but their meeting and Deckers behavior is less than charming.
The sizzle is off the charts. The story kept me engaged and entertained from beginning to end. I’m looking forward to the next in the series.
When two alpha lawyers get together who has the power? Tate is assigned to make the merger of her company with Decker’s go smoothly, but with the amount of testosterone hanging around Collins boys this wasn’t going to be easy. Tate knows what she wants and Decker’s dirty little whispers are getting them both into trouble. With power play comes passion and this book is full of it! Very entertaining read with humor, great banter, fun story line, and great characters. Can’t wait to see what’s next for the Collins brothers!
Decker Collins waits for no one and expects the world to kowtow to his wishes. He’s one smart successful attractive lawyer. However, when Tate Reynolds enters his path in the most unconventional way he finds himself a little less cocky and a lot more challenged. Reynolds makes no mistakes as she takes over his thoughts and soon his world beats to a new drum.
For a first co-authored work, Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf turn up the heat with Decker and Tate. The craft of each author is felt as they move through the cocky styles of both main characters and the strength they build not only on the professional level of the white-collar corporate dynamics but also with the power plays in the bedroom. A bright light in the author’s craft within the prose is the uncanny ability to detect the voice each author brings to the story. No doubt they will only get stronger the more they collaborate.
Very steamy read from start to finish! It’s a love/hate feeling for Decker as he is such a huge butt hole but when Tate’s comes into the picture the big boss goes down hard. I loved their chemistry which just sizzles as they try to avoid an office romance but when close proximity and dangerous heat level occurs it can’t stop what was bound to happen. A great storyline with great characters will have you wanting more of this series that doesn’t disappoint. I can’t wait for the next story!
Ahhh I love me some cocky Alphaholes and decker, damn he gets me going.
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book by Sloane Howell and this one just reminds me how much I love his books. I’ve never read an Alex Wolf book before (although I’m gonna look into that now) so having these two combined and writing together is brilliant, it works! It’s hot, sexy and so much fun.
Decker and Tate’s meeting was a fun one.
He’s arrogant, cocky and knows he can get whatever and whoever he wants but underneath all that there’s secrets. He’s the kind of Alphahole you can’t help but love
She’s all business and sassy and an absolute hoot. She stands for what’s right and won’t let any man or woman push her about. She’s the kind of girl you fall for because she’s simply just amazing.
Watching the two of them from the very first moment was scorching. The sexual chemistry was off the charts hot and had me fanning myself multiple times, damn.
Sloane and Alex put together a masterpiece for of us and damn, I’m really happy they did. It’s been an absolute honour meeting Tate and Decker.
I’ve been in a reading sump for a while now and this book just kicked it out of me. It was the perfect one to get me back into reading. I devoured it within hours.
Cocky Playboy is insanely sexy and incredible sweet office romance.
One of the best and hottest reads from this year.
O…M…G…I Floved Cocky Playboy. Getting a romance novel writing by 2 male authors is just icing on the cake. These two write one of the most filthy-mouthed, possessive alpha male, steamy romance novel ever. Gosh…ladies it was steaming HOT!!! I loved the whole story line between Decker and Tate. Decker is a cocky, filthy mouthed bastard that will have you melting and Tate is a Sassy, Smart, Gorgeous Vixen that knows just how to handle Decker. She was my kind of girl. Their story is not only hot, but it’s got the right amount of sweetness in it too. Their story will melt you heart for sure. These two together set the pages on FIRE!!! They are totally hot together. Just a little warning before reading….crank the air condition down real low, grab something cold to drink and get real comfortable because it’s going to get HOT!!!!
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Reviewed by Jeanette Oglesby
4.5 really close to 5 Cocky Sassy stars!! Well done!
Okay, here’s the thing, I reeeeeally liked this book. And for me, that was a big high. Why? Because one of the authors I had yet to read so yay, new author for me and the other had been a huge miss for me in the past so yay, a hit for an author that’s been a miss before!!! See, big high! 🙂 But I have one issue I’m gonna tell you about (but I’ll hide it as a spoiler) before I tell you why it was so great ..
(view spoiler: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2973796713 ) And now you know why the book was close to 5 stars but not quite #sorrynotreally
Okay, so the good stuff: I enjoyed reading the build-up of the story. The build-up of the why of things. As a reader, having that anticipation of what the heck is the missing piece of information, can be just a big a high as the anticipation of what will happen next between two people’s romance journey. You get both with this book. I can’t say another thing about that because it’s a spoiler, but I wanted you guys to know it was really well done.
Decker and Tate were both a force to be reckoned with individually and as a couple. It’s glorious to read two strong alpha characters in a story. Each gave as good as they got when it came to each other and that ending was swooooooooooon . The book made me happy you guys. Read it, maybe it will make you happy also 🙂
Oh hell yes! I love myself a cocky asshole, and this book delivered one. I don’t know why but when it comes to romances, I am always drawn to ones that have an alpha asshole as a main character and Decker was just that. He was cocky as hell, arrogant, alpha and domineering in a way, cockier than playboy in my opinion. Then you add in Tate, a ballsy woman who doesn’t take any bullshit.
These two meeting is anything but romantic. Both are high end attorneys that have strong personalities. Tate is in Chicago to oversee a big deal her firm has happened with Deckers, and she is quite literally knocked on her ass by the man and he went ahead and stole her cab too… Classy asshole! The first encounter was something else.. Decker was an asshat to say the least but Tate holds her own and isn’t much different… and what they thought was a random bump in was so much more.
This book was everything. It sure as hell is going down as one of my favorite enemies to lovers romance, and the beginning was a perfect start to what was an amazing read. I love chocky assholes, as I said before… I am a sucker for them, and I love strong female leads and these two were perfect. What you would think wouldn’t work, did.. and the fact that these two are so alike in ways… But the authors made it work and it was intense and hot and insanely addictive. I couldn’t get enough of these two. The push and pull between them always there and pulling me in deeper and deeper as the book progressed. I got frustrated, I laughed, I growled, I laughed some more, and there were even a few emotional parts.
All in all, this was everything I love about romance. Sexy, enticing, a storyline with a few twists and turns that keep my attention all the way through, heat and chemistry that overflowed from the pages, and a couple that you can’t help but cheer for even though they don’t seem like the perfect match, you can’t help but want them to be!
5 Stars!
With a title like Cocky Playboy , you get a certain idea of what this book maybe about. Then you read the blurb – again you think you are going to get the cocky alpha male book, but…….. cocky playboy gives you much more.
Decker is everything you think he’s going to be, Tate is everything you want to be , but put them together and BAM!
Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf produced a cracking book, with a fab cast of characters & a world I want to read far more about.
Well done Guys!
Alex Wolf and Sloane Howell are great writers on their own, but put their creative minds together and you have something beyond special. I thought the Players in Suits was above expectations but add a little bit more Cockiness into an Alpha and the pages are on fire. Tate and Decker have this connection they can’t deny no matter how hard they try. Giving into it would be too easy especially when the ramifications are so wrong for them to be together, but Howell and Wolf created these characters to attract you just as much as they attract each other in the story. From the beginning all the way to the end you feel your brain being teased as much as Tate and Decker feel as though their bodies and minds are in constant conflict and desire. 5 Star must read. Wolf and Howell, I can’t wait for the next collaboration.
This is a steamy enemies to lovers story. Tate and Decker have some crazy chemistry but they are working together and shouldn’t give in to the temptation. Tate is a women who can hold her own and I loved that. Decker has many layers besides being cocky. These two take you on a steamy ride to their own happily ever after. There are secrets to discover with the characters as you read. This book kept me reading because you just have to follow Tate and Decker on their journey to love.
This is the first book I have read by these authors and this was thanks to the nagging from my friend Lynn to read a Sloane Howell book and now I see why she has.
These talented authors have delivered a delicious read with this one. They have delivered some intense chemistry between Decker and Tate, it was damn right hot!!
I loved Decker, he’s a cocky a$$hole you just cant get enough of, add in Tate who pushes him at every turn. Shes sexy and sassy and wow!!
I will certainly be reading more from this talented duo in the future
WOW! Alex Wolf and Sloan Howell co-authoring a book, you seriously better be prepared for one of the hottest, sexiest reads you will find. Ahem, excuse me for a minute while I go take a cold shower…
The chemistry between Decker and Tate is off the charts. It’s electric and magnetic. The push and pull between these two is exciting and sexy. I swear my kindle was smoking at times!
This is a definite must-one-click-NOW and has been added to my must-read-again list!
Another standalone in the Cocky series, this book is co-written with Sloane Howell and man, did I enjoy it! It is a steamy read with lawyers Tate and Decker, who need to work together to complete a merger. Tate is strong, strong-willed, and knows what she wants & will go after it. Decker is a bit on the arrogant side, but we learn there are other facets of his life that show a softer part of him. Although they try not to let their chemistry get in the way of the work they need to do, their attraction is far too strong. While there are other obstacles in the way of true love, this sizzling story makes sure Tate & Decker have their HEA.
I received a copy of this book. My honest review is voluntarily provided.
Cocky Playboy written by Alex Wolf and Sloane Howell. Now while I haven’t read anything from Mr Wolf yet, I’m a HUGE fan of Mr Howell’s. I have been waiting patiently for his next book, and finally here it is. And I must say I was not disappointed! I felt both authors did a FABULOUS job with the characters, and the storyline. I felt the story flowed effortlessly.
The chemistry between Decker and Tate is intense, hot, and downright sexy!!! Plus these two have the most dirty mouths mmmmm absolutely LOVED IT!!!
I ADORED Decker he’s the loveable sexy, cocky, alpha @$$hole you can’t get enough of.
And Tate oh my that gal she quite the little firecracker. She’s smart, sexy, quick-witted, and knows what she wants and goes after it. These two together are EXPLOSIVE!!!
But rest assured Cocky Playboy is so much more then just hot sex. This book has such a fantastic storyline that will leave you hooked from the start. I highly recommend this 5 star read!
Decker Collins and Tate Reynolds, the names alone say sexy and powerful. These two are thrown together to work on a merger that will change their lives. They are both the same, career driven, controlling and no strings relationships. Decker is arrogant, rich and an over the top alpha. Tate is tough, she’s had to be in a male dominated field. She can handle her own. She’s feisty and always wins. Decker is ready to take down the woman who is consuming his thoughts and preferably on his desk.
These two dirty mouthed lovers are hot and show us a side of them that will have you falling instantly in love with them. The supporting characters complete this story. I read this in one sitting because when Alex Wolf and Sloane Howell collaborate, you know it’s going to phenomenal.
I loved Tate and Decker. These two are explosive right from the moment the meet and that excitement never lets up. I enjoyed this story so much and can’t wait to read more in this series.
Get ready for a sexy office romance between two shark lawyers. He wants to be the predator who gets her in his bed. She’s nobody’s prey.
She’s rushing to a meeting when she’s knocked sideways by some guy in a suit. Not only does he wreck her presentation but he steals her cab too. Jerk! That guy, the sexy one in the suit, she’ll probably never see again…
Decker is about to merge his law firm with another for his own personal reasons. He’s going to meet the other firms head council. Remember that woman whose cab he stole last night….she just walked in.
The perfect start for an enemies-to-lovers office romance that keeps things smokin’ hot! Decker is a businessman. He has plans and he doesn’t mix business with pleasure. Tate wants to make partner. She’s a hard worker and she can hold her own. Their attraction sizzles. But going all in could mean risking everything.
This story had it’s sweet and sexy moments. Decker transformed once he decided he was all in. The man who didn’t want a relationship, can’t imagine life without her. Tate never envisioned her own happily ever after, but sometimes you don’t recognize what you need until it knocks right into you. You’re going to love it!
Ok, these two talented men knocked it out of the park with this collaboration. I loved Decker and his Alpha, arrogant, sexy, demanding, jerky ways. This definitely one of those I have to finish it because it’s so good, I need to know the ending type of books.